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In September 2018 I am taking part in an organised 300 mile cycle ride from London to Paris to raise money for the charity Diabetes UK.

Why am I doing this
challenge and why Diabetes UK?

In July of 2016 I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. Through the resources available to me via Diabetes UK, I have been able to manage my condition well. As part of the management of my condition, I am looking to improve my physical health and well being, inspired by the TV documentary 'Fixing Dad'.  I took to cycling, and decided to set myself the goal of taking part in a London to Paris Cycle ride. I felt that I should try to raise some money to help the charity that has helped and inspired me.

About Diabetes 

Currently there are approx 4.5 million people living in the UK with Diabetes, a condition which is increasing in numbers daily. Each week thousands of people in the UK suffer Heart Attacks, Strokes, Amputations and Blindness as a result of their Diabetes. However with good management of their condition many of these life threatening conditions can be avoided, and many individuals can lead a normal healthy and active life.

Diabetes UK

Diabetes UK is a UK registered charity that offers the support for individuals, to do this by providing services such as a team specialist support Councillors, who knows Diabetes inside-out and can help with the emotional, social and psychological or practical difficulties of living with the conditions. They also provide a wealth of information on diet and nutrition, which is a vital part of living with the condition. Medical research is another area in which Diabetes UK plays a major part in working with the NHS to improve the care and treatment available for those living with diabetes. Another area, is raising awareness of the condition and helping to prevent people suffering the complications of diabetes.

Further information can be found at www.diabetes.org.uk

How can you help me?

In the first instance, I am trying to raise funds for Diabetes UK,
donations can be given via this fundraising page.  If you are unable to
help with a contribution to the charity, maybe there is some way in
which you, or your organisation, can help with my efforts to raise
funds. Please can I also ask you make others aware of what I am
doing, in the hope that they may also help, by donating to the above
page to help me to achieve my fundraising target.

Or you can contact me at andyspedal2paris@gmail.com.

In the event that I am not able to complete my challenge, any monies donated will not be refundable, and will still be donated to Diabetes UK. The cost of participating in the challenge, is funded by the charity.

The cycle ride is organised by Skyline Event Management at www.londonparisbikeride.co.uk/

Diabetes UK, A charity registered in England and Wales (215199) and in Scotland (SCO39136).